Macaws 2023
Macaws 2023: The Status and Future of the World's Largest Parrots Macaws are the largest and most colorful parrots, with long tails, powerful beaks, and eye-catching plumage. They are found in tropical and subtropical forests, savannas, and wetlands in Central and South America. Macaws are highly clever and gregarious birds that live in flocks of up to 30 members and create deep ties with their partners. They are also vocal and expressive, communicating with each other and their human caregivers through a variety of sounds and body language. However, macaws are among the world's most endangered birds, facing several challenges such as habitat loss, illegal trafficking, hunting, and climate change. Six of the 19 known macaw species are severely endangered, four are endangered, three are vulnerable, and one is near threatened, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Only five species are of the utmost importance. Furthermore, based on scant data, s...